Ingredients

• 24 egg yolks
• 1 pound cashew nuts, finely chopped
• 1 pound sultanas (golden raisins)
• 1 pound raisins (such as jumbo flames)
• 1 pound candied cherries
• One 16oz jar Sri Lankan ginger preserve (or 14 oz candied ginger)
• One 16oz jar Sri Lankan chow chow preserve (which, by the way, is not the same as Chinese, so do not substitute)
• 1 pound butter
• 1 pound semolina
• 1 pound granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups brandy (plus more for drizzling)
• 1/2 pound candied orange peel
• 1/2 pound candied lemon peel
• 3 tablespoons rose water
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom